人教版高中英语课件：Uni1 Great scientists.ppt

First we should find the problem. Then, think of a method. We should collect as much information as possible. Analyzing results is the most important stage. Before we make a conclusion, it is necessary for us to find supporting evidence. Do you know John Snow? Do you know what kind of disease is cholera? Let’s get to know how Dr. John Snow defeated “King Cholera” in 1854 in London in this reading passage:  Task 1:Skim and Scan Read the passage and number these events in the order that they happened. Mind Map of the text Task 2: Read and answer 1 Why couldn’t the cholera be under control at first? 2 Which theory did John Snow believe in? 3 John Snow finally proved the theory he believed by ________. A. gathering information with the help of a map B. looking into the source of the water for Broad Street and Cambridge Street C. Separating those who suffered cholera from those who didn’t D. Both A and B 1 Why couldn’t the cholera be under control at first? 2 Which theory did John Snow believe in? 3 John Snow finally proved the theory he believed by ________. A. gathering information with the help of a map B. looking into the source of the water for Broad Street and Cambridge Street C. separating those who suffered cholera from those who didn’t D. both A and B Read the passage again and fill in the blanks: John Snow was a well-known ______ in London in the ___ century. He wanted to find the ______ of cholera in order to ______ it. In 1854 when a cholera ______ out, he began to gather information. He ______ on a map where all the dead people had lived and he found that many people who had drunk the dirty water from the ______ died. So he decided that the polluted water carried cholera. He suggested that the _____ of all water supply be _______ and new methods of ________ with polluted water be found. Finally, “King Cholera” was defeated. Retell the passage according to below: John Snow was a well-known ____ in London in th